4 Va. Admin. Code § 20-70-130
Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 22, June 17, 2024
It shall be unlawful to take hard shell clams from any public or unassigned grounds in the tidal waters of Virginia by means of a rake other than by a conventional clam rake provided, however, that a bull rake may be used to take hard shell clams from the public or unassigned grounds on the seaside of Accomack and Northampton Counties from October 1 through April 30 inclusive. Further, a conventional clam rake or a bull rake may only be used by hand; any other means of use, including any method of attachment to a boat while the gear is harvesting, shall be unlawful.
4 Va. Admin. Code § 20-70-130
Statutory Authority
§ 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.